When it comes to grinding spices to grind spices, sometimes getting back to basics will help you achieve the best flavors. Release the full, true flavors of your favorite herbs and spices with our Sur La Table White Marble Mortar and Pestle. Made of durable, easy-to-clean, and elegant marble, this 5'' -inch mortar and pestle set is great for pulverizing, pounding and grinding herbs and spices into seasoning pastes and spice mixtures. This high-quality mortar and pestle set can also be used to grind other foods, such as nuts, white rice as well as avocados for guacamole.